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Robi Cohen
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May, 20, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Robi Cohen
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May, 20, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Robi Cohen
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May, 17, 2012 at 8:47 PM
We pick up our story from when I left you to play with more of my Martha Stewart Crafters Clay. I found that it's pretty hard to 'overwork' your clay, but eventually it will not be very happy with you ( if it's a small piece and been left out for a little while), otherwise I had no problems.
The last time I played with any material like this, it was plasticine and I kept expecting to have to struggle with the blending but it was so easy and I had to keep reminding myself, 'this is not plasticine'!
The last time I played with any material like this, it was plasticine and I kept expecting to have to struggle with the blending but it was so easy and I had to keep reminding myself, 'this is not plasticine'!
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WHAT DID I USE? I chose a beautiful green bazzil cardstock and used an embossed, mint cardstock to anchor my flowers. The corners are made with a Martha Stewart Corner Punch. The right edge is cut from a Martha Stewart scallop and dots punch. I drizzled Ranger Glossy Accents to mimic water. |
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| This was my first attempt at hand-rolling flowers. I really enjoyed making them and appreciate the vast room for improvement ahead of me! When the flowers were still wet I attached them to a flower stem, wrapped some remaining clay around to adhere the two, and then once the clay had dried, I then applied the green floral tape to the base of the flower and the entire stem. |
So what are you waiting for? Go grab your clay AND PLAY! :)
Thanks for stopping by,
~Roberta
Robi Cohen
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May, 16, 2012 at 2:38 PM
After months of anticipation I finally got my hands on MS Crafter's Clay and I'll wrap up my findings in one word,
I purchased the Crafter's Clay Nature Starter Kit, and it's beautiful. 
'Fantastic'!
Saturday is another Open House at Michaels and I will be demoing this clay! In preparation for the demo I got all the product I would need off the shelves, went to the classroom, and began to explore and play with the clay! ( Gee, I kind of like the ring to that!)
I was happy to see the beautiful fern and butterfly molds! I also needed a floral tool kit. I love the texture of the clay; it almost feels like unsticky marshmallow. Then I discovered how easy it was to mix and blend colours! I love that they include a colour mixing guide in all their kits and with the individual primary colours package; it's very helpful to those who are chromatically challenged!
The clay is very easy to manipulate and it practically falls out of the silicone molds.
Something I was concerned about, before I used the clay, was 'how would it affect the skin on my hands'? I have very sensitive skin and my hands are prone to eczema outbreaks so I was actually worried that after my long wait for the product to arrive, I may not be able to use it.
There was nothing to worry about! I am absolutely thrilled to report that not only did the clay not irritate my hands (not one bit), but it also didn't stain my hands. Could it be hypo-allergenic? Wow - that really made me happy.
I had to leave my little creations at work to dry but you know I just HAD to buy a kit for myself!
I purchased the Crafter's Clay Nature Starter Kit, and it's beautiful. 
I found that the clay dried in about 13 hours ( but it does say to give it 24 hours in the kit). I left it on my Tim Holtz craft mat, but discovered that the bottom couldn't dry if it was on it, so I flipped the shapes over to complete the drying process. I think this can be avoided by drying the pieces on a porous surface, eg. paper towel, sheet of paper; it will not stick.
The consistency of the dried shape is rather spongy and similar to craft foam. It is strong, but very pliable.
I really have to get back to my clay!
What am I going to make next???
Thank you for stopping by,
~Roberta
Robi Cohen
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May, 15, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Today I held another 'Altered Canvas Trio' class at Michaels and I loved every minute. My three students are friends and the most lovely ladies you could ever hope to meet. After a slightly trepidatious start they slowly eased into a comfortable rhythm and it really was wonderful watching the transformation. One of the ladies speaks very little English so translations were flying! What I loved about Sharon, visiting from Taiwan, is that even though she understood very little of my instructions and didn't seem to have much confidence, by the end of the class she had managed to create 3 beautiful canvases! The pride in her face was worth 'the price of admission' (if in fact I had paid admission :))
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| At the beginning, after painting the sides of their canvases, they grabbed MY samples to pose with. I thought it was hilarious watching them each grab one at the same time. I know that at the end of the class they were very happy to pose with THEIR creations. |
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| Would you believe we had a break for crème brule and mango tea? Mavis even brought her blow torch! Mavis spoils me rotten and always brings the most fantastic baked goods when she takes my class. To my surprise she actually brought crème brule pots for each of us, sprinkled the sugar on top and then torched it! Notice on the left is a lovely tea pot thermos. She also brought cutlery and cups for the tea! It really was decadent! |
Bravo Ladies!
Robi Cohen
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May, 14, 2012 at 11:12 PM
This weekend will be another great Open House at Michaels. Check out our classes and enjoy the FREE Glitter Card MITI!
Also --- the product I have been waiting for for months has arrived and I will be happily demonstrating Martha Stewart Crafts Crafters Clay!
I know it is the long weekend, but if you are in town come to the Markham Michaels for a visit!
Robi Cohen
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May, 14, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Print off your coupon!
PLUS! Spend $20 on any scrapbooking items and get this VERY hot Tim Holtz-style bag! Guess what's inside the bag? A 50% off coupon on your next scrapbooking item!
Robi Cohen
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May, 13, 2012 at 7:39 PM
I want to share the beautiful words from a card I received from one of my sons.
It is a Carlton Card and it moved me to tears:
For
always letting me
express myself.
For
teaching me
to stand
on my own two feet.
For
allowing me
to explore the world
and
everything in it.
Thanks
for always loving me
for who I am.
I
love you,
and feel so lucky
to be your son.
Robi Cohen
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May, 12, 2012 at 2:37 AM
When you are a mother, you are never really
alone in your thoughts.
A mother always has to think twice,
once for herself and once for her child.
—Sophia Loren
Robi Cohen
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May, 09, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Hi everyone! Now that National Scrapbook Day is over we are all trying to catch our breath because that had to be one of the most jam-packed, fun, and inspiring days in a very long time! I loved appearing on Creative Edventures 2nd Annual NSD Cropathon and would like to take this time to also thank Scrapbook & Cards Today for the wonderful prize pack of magazines and fantastic CardMaps2!
So let's keep this easy. All you have to do is create ANYTHING from only one colour. Remember you can add black or white to your colour to tint it. Add or use very little water to adjust the intensity.
Using GREEN as an example, observe all the shades of green.
You can create a scrapbook page, greeting card, mixed media, jewellery, etc., as long as you only use one colour.
Do you remember taking red paint as a child and mixing it with white to get those wonderfully creamy shades of pink? I do! So create whatever your heart dreams of, put it in a blog post on your site, and then use the linky tool below to be entered. You can win something wonderful courtesy The Creative EdVentures Annual National Scrapbook Day Cropathon (and Cynthia Gagen).
AND HAVE FUN!
~Roberta
